Belagavi: In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, Belagavi police have identified nearly 1,400 suspected mule bank accounts across the district, Superintendent of Police K Ramarajan said.
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The cyber police registered three cases in Nippani, Chikodi, and Ramdurg. Eight accused allegedly opened bank accounts and handed them over to fraudsters for illegal transactions.
In Nippani, police linked five accused to 14 cases across several states. These cases involve transactions worth ₹46.1 lakh. Meanwhile, in Chikodi, two accused are connected to 68 cases nationwide, with fraud amounting to ₹42.1 lakh. They used multiple bank accounts, SIM cards, and ATM cards.
In Ramdurg, one accused is linked to eight cases involving ₹14.3 lakh. He reportedly operated four bank accounts for cyber fraud.
Police are now trying to trace other accused and wider networks. Meanwhile, SP Ramarajan warned the public not to share bank accounts, SIM cards, or financial details with strangers. He added that even indirect involvement in cybercrime will lead to strict legal action.
51 Stolen Mobile Phones Recovered
In a separate operation, police recovered and returned 51 stolen or lost mobile phones. They used the CEIR portal to track the devices through IMEI numbers.
Since 2023, police have registered 4,744 mobile theft cases on the portal. So far, they have traced and returned around 1,000 devices. Efforts continue to recover the remaining phones. The SP also praised the cybercrime team for their work.
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